
Lead Design Architect & Global AI Lead, OBM International
Drew Gilbert is an award-winning Architect, Urban Designer, and Futurist. Gilbert’s work is defined by his integration of technology and design, a deep respect for site, climate, and cultural context, and his ability to craft solutions that are both timeless and responsive. With several high-profile completed and ongoing projects, he has been recognized among the Top 100 Architects worldwide and ranked as one of the Top 30 Most Influential Architects in the MENA region for 6 consecutive years. His work has earned numerous accolades, including Young Architect Award, Sustainability Champion Award, Rising Star Award, World Architecture Festival Awards, and A’ Design Awards, among others. He is also recognized for pioneering the use of AI in architecture, transforming the industry’s approach to innovation.

